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   In AX2009 SP1, I am trying to set up Product Builder to generate new configurations, but not new items, for each sales line.
I have set modeling enabled in the item that is associated with the product model I have setup. 

I have set the Dimension Group on the item to a group that has the configuration dimension active.  

In the Generate Items and Configurations form, I have enabled Generate Configurations, but NOT Generate Items.

Configurations are always reused.
My questions...

When I attempt to add a sales line, the system trys to validate the configuration dimension before the product builder starts.  I can get around this by setting a default configuration. Is it necessary to have a default configuration set for the item?  

When I finish the configuration of a sales line, the ItemID is replaced by the Product Model number.  This throws an error, because the product model is not a valid item.  I want the Item number to remain the same, and the configurationID to be updated.  Does anyone know how to set this up?
Thanks!

Edited by lspy - 23 Jul 2010 at 9:54am

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lspy Newbie Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Topic: Product Builder Setup Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 9:54am
	In AX2009 SP1, I am trying to set up Product Builder to generate new configurations, but not new items, for each sales line. I have set modeling enabled in the item that is associated with the product model I have setup. I have set the Dimension Group on the item to a group that has the configuration dimension active. In the Generate Items and Configurations form, I have enabled Generate Configurations, but NOT Generate Items. Configurations are always reused. My questions... When I attempt to add a sales line, the system trys to validate the configuration dimension before the product builder starts. I can get around this by setting a default configuration. Is it necessary to have a default configuration set for the item? When I finish the configuration of a sales line, the ItemID is replaced by the Product Model number. This throws an error, because the product model is not a valid item. I want the Item number to remain the same, and the configurationID to be updated. Does anyone know how to set this up? Thanks! Edited by lspy - 23 Jul 2010 at 9:54am
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admin Admin Group Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 127	Posted: 23 Jul 2010 at 9:55am
	The setup is normally quite simple to perform the actions you would like. When creating your Item, then ensure that the dimension group has Configuration actvie. (looks like you did that) On the product model - setup - generate items and dimensions. Mark the first checkbox Generate configuration. On the configuration variables tab page, mark the variables that you want to have as the config ID in the format specify the format for the configuration ex. %1-%2. If you want the dimensions to be copied to the BOM header when making it, then mark the copy config. On the item create a default configuration, and make it as std configuration. This should be the setup. I have just tried it in Ax demo data, here you can see the example on item 1119. Edited by admin - 23 Jul 2010 at 9:55am
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